Employment-Based Visa Alternatives to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs   

Are you thinking about immigrating to the United States on an  employment visa? Before doing so, it's important to weigh all of your  options to ensure you are applying for the most appropriate visa with  the help of a skilled and knowledgeable Immigration Attorney. At  Oakhurst Immigration we pride ourselves on our ability to think out of  the box in order to come up with unique strategies to ensure a favorable  outcome.

O-1A and O-1B Visas as Your Immigration Alternatives

In this blog, we'd like to review a few of the options  that exist as alternatives to the H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs which have  been recently banned by the Trump administration. O-1A and O-1B visas  are great employment-based visas that can be used as alternatives in  your path to the United States.

Advantages of the O-1 Program:

• Cost: Filing Fees are $460 for regular processing and $1440 for Premium Processing
• Nonimmigrant Status: Freely travel in and out of the United States with flexible work authorization
• Quick Processing: Can obtain a visa within 1-2 months
• Family Benefits: Spouse can obtain a work permit and children receive derivative benefits as well

Advantages of Applying for an O-1 Visa:

O  visas can last for several years and survive changes in teams and leagues. The athlete can safely travel in and out of the country and there are options available for immediate family members.